Cape Town Airport (CPT) Flights to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Q: How long does the flight from Cape Town to Zurich to take?

The flight from Cape Town to Zurich takes11 Hours 31 Minutes.

We've found the cheapest flights to Zurich

Returns from £809.70

One-way from £664.07

Airliners including Swiss and Edelweiss Air all offer direct flights between Cape Town International to Zürich-Kloten. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 31 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Zürich-Kloten please note the time difference, the time zone at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT compared to 2.0 GMT at Cape Town International.

Travellers planning to fly from Cape Town International Airport to Zürich-Kloten Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Cape Town International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Zürich-Kloten Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Zürich-Kloten Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Cape Town International Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Zürich-Kloten Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Zurich? See a range of hotels near Zürich-Kloten Airport

Please see below the airlines that fly from Cape Town International (CPT) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	06:20	23:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air	1	1	2	1	0	0	1	06:20	23:55	VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 6 a week with times that vary between 06:20 and 23:55.

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

19:50

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK85
Swiss	LX8085

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Tuesday

19:50

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK85
Swiss	LX8085

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Wednesday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK85
Swiss	LX8085

23:55

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK87
Swiss	LX8087

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Thursday

10:25

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK87
Swiss	LX8087

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Sunday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss Air	WK87
Swiss	LX8087

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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich (ZRH)

DIRECT SWISS

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £664.07 ($839 €794.37)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £809.70 ($1023 €968.59)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest flight one way from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £256.45 ($324 €306.77)

£256.45

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What is the cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest return flight from Cape Town CPT to Zurich ZRH is £495.48 ($626 €592.70)

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